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Bill109th CongressFiled Apr 14, 2005Commemorations
S.J.Res. 12

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Jun 20, 2006)

Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

What just happenedJun 27, 2006

Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 34. Record Vote Number: 189.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
59 cosponsors9 D50 R
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  1. Jun 27, 2006Floor

    Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 34. Record Vote Number: 189.

  2. Jun 27, 2006Floor18000

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 34. Record Vote Number: 189.

  3. Jun 27, 2006Floor

    The committee amendment was agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

  4. Jun 27, 2006Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6503-6515, S6515-6547)

  5. Jun 26, 2006Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6471-6487; text as reported in Senate: CR S6471)

  6. Jun 20, 2006Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 473.

  7. Jun 20, 2006Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Specter with an amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  8. Jun 20, 2006Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Specter with an amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Jun 15, 2006Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. May 4, 2006Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  11. Apr 14, 2005IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Apr 14, 2005IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3686-3687)

  13. Apr 14, 2005IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jun 20, 200601

Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

Introduced in SenateApr 14, 200500

Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.